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A large-scale system is composed of several interconnected
subsystems. For such a system it is often desired to have some form
of decentralization in the control structure, since it is typically
not realistic to assume that all output measurements can be
transmitted to every local control station. Problems of this kind
can appear in electric power systems, communication networks, large
space structures, robotic systems, economic systems, and traffic
networks, to name only a few. Typical large-scale control systems
have several local control stations which observe only local
outputs and control only local inputs. All controllers are
involved, however, in the control operation of the overall system.
The focus of this book is on the efficient control of
interconnected systems, and it presents systems analysis and
controller synthesis techniques using a variety of methods. A
systematic study of multi-input, multi-output systems is carried
out and illustrative examples are given to clarify the ideas.
With contributions from distinguished international authors, the
material presented here focuses upon new findings in the field of
control including interesting applications. As well as being
informative, it is a useful tool for practitioners of systems and
control to ascertain new developments in the field.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the broader farming
community often refer to the price and income support programs of
the farm bill's Title I and the crop insurance and disaster
assistance programs of Title XII as encompassing the farm safety
net. Many policy makers and farmers consider federal support of
farm businesses necessary for their financial survival, given the
unpredictable nature of agricultural production and markets. In
contrast, many environmental groups and budget hawks argue that
farm subsidies encourage overproduction on environmentally fragile
land and are a market-distorting use of tax dollars. This book
provides an overview of the current farm safety net programs,
proposals and overlap in producer support. Also discussed is the
congressional debate that is expected to precede the next round of
omnibus farm legislation in 2012 and the budget and policy issues
and implications for U.S. farm policy in the context of the World
Trade Organization (WTO).
This book comprises the proceedings of the Recent Developments in
Control Theory and Applications workshop held in Toronto, Canada,
29th-30th June 1998 in honor of the 60th birthday of E.J. Davison.
While the scope of the workshop was quite broad, the main theme was
robust control, decentralized control and applications.
Some topics include:
- robust control for car steering
- flow control for networks
- fault diagnosis in discrete event systems.
With contributions from distinguished authors of international
repute, the material presented here focuses upon new findings in
the field of control including interesting applications. As well as
being informative, it is a useful tool for practitioners of systems
and control to ascertain new developments in the field.
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